He is up against Tiger Woods and runner Eliud Kipchoge, among others.
Kolisi has insisted that the World Cup win was a team effort after he received the nomination.
The Springbok captain shared the spoils with top business leaders and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
The list serves to showcase influential and talented Africans to the world.
It is separated into eight different groupings, which include arts and culture, public office and politics.
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